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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 451.31 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 451.31 and 294.06 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 451.31 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/451.31 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 451.31 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 132,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,710.75/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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