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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.18, 452.68 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.18, 452.68 and 294.80 is: 443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.18 : 452.68 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.18/452.68 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.18x = 452.68 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.18x = 133,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,450.06/301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.09

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