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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.04, 452.40 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.04, 452.40 and 299.20 is: 449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.04 : 452.40 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.04/452.40 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.04x = 452.40 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.04x = 135,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,358.08/301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.63

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