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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 449.64 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 449.64 and 301.16 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 449.64 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/449.64 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 449.64 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 135,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,411.33/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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