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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.15, 449.08 and 298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.15, 449.08 and 298.41 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.15 : 449.08 = 298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.15/449.08 = 298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.15x = 449.08 × 298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.15x = 134,009.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,009.96/301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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