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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 451.31 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 451.31 and 296.16 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 451.31 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/451.31 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 451.31 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 133,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,657.71/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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