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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 447.03 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 447.03 and 296.56 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 447.03 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/447.03 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 447.03 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 132,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571.22/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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