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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 449.94 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 449.94 and 292.53 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 449.94 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/449.94 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 449.94 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 131,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,619.49/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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