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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 453.24 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 453.24 and 293.12 is: 440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 453.24 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/453.24 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 453.24 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 132,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,853.71/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.55

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