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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 449.12 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 449.12 and 298.44 is: 445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 449.12 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/449.12 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 449.12 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 134,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,036.12/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.05

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