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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 452.87 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 452.87 and 294.93 is: 443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 452.87 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/452.87 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 452.87 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 133,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,563.47/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.28

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