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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.42, 498.16 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.42, 498.16 and 302.20 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.42 : 498.16 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.42/498.16 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.42x = 498.16 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.42x = 150,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,543.95/361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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