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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 452.94 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 452.94 and 295.08 is: 442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 452.94 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/452.94 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 452.94 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 133,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,653.54/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.85

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