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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 451.08 and 291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 451.08 and 291.81 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 451.08 = 291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/451.08 = 291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 451.08 × 291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 131,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,629.65/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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