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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 545.22 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 545.22 and 302.16 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 545.22 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/545.22 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 545.22 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 164,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,743.68/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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