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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 448.52 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 448.52 and 297.48 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 448.52 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/448.52 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 448.52 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 133,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,424.24/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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