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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 451.13 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 451.13 and 288.20 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 451.13 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/451.13 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 451.13 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 130,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,011.97/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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