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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 449.88 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 449.88 and 278.83 is: 416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 449.88 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/449.88 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 449.88 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 125,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,440.04/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.23

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