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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 452.21 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 452.21 and 292.56 is: 439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 452.21 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/452.21 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 452.21 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 132,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,297.09/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.43

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