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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 450.21 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 450.21 and 297.26 is: 445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 450.21 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/450.21 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 450.21 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 133,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,829.42/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.89

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