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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 415.02 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 415.02 and 296.94 is: 409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 415.02 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/415.02 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 415.02 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 123,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,236.04/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.39

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