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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 452.04 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 452.04 and 291.12 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 452.04 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/452.04 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 452.04 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 131,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,597.88/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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