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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 555.22 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 555.22 and 302.32 is: 453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 555.22 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/555.22 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 555.22 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 167,854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,854.11/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.64

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