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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.84, 416.22 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.84, 416.22 and 295.12 is: 406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.84 : 416.22 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.84/416.22 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.84x = 416.22 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.84x = 122,834.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,834.85/301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.95

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