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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 450.48 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 450.48 and 296.88 is: 444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 450.48 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/450.48 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 450.48 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 133,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,738.50/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.02

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