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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 415.35 and 293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 415.35 and 293.25 is: 404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 415.35 = 293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/415.35 = 293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 415.35 × 293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 121,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,801.39/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.55

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