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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 550.31 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 550.31 and 302.32 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 550.31 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/550.31 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 550.31 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 166,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,369.72/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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