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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 451.36 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 451.36 and 293.92 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 451.36 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/451.36 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 451.36 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 132,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,663.73/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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