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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.15, 450.85 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.15, 450.85 and 272.33 is: 407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.15 : 450.85 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.15/450.85 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.15x = 450.85 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.15x = 122,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,777.49/301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.70

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