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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 450.23 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 450.23 and 290.88 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 450.23 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/450.23 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 450.23 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 130,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,961.45/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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