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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 448.77 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 448.77 and 297.56 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 448.77 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/448.77 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 448.77 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 133,536.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,536.00/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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