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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.68, 1,378.08 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.68, 1,378.08 and 302.22 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.68 : 1,378.08 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.68/1,378.08 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.68x = 1,378.08 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.68x = 416,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,483.34/918.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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