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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 453.42 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 453.42 and 295.29 is: 443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 453.42 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/453.42 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 453.42 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 133,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,890.39/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.82

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