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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 449.76 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 449.76 and 288.32 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 449.76 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/449.76 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 449.76 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 129,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,674.80/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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