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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 449.51 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 449.51 and 298.06 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 449.51 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/449.51 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 449.51 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 133,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,980.95/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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