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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 450.84 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 450.84 and 296.84 is: 444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 450.84 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/450.84 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 450.84 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 133,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,827.35/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.37

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