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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 452.81 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 452.81 and 297.15 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 452.81 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/452.81 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 452.81 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 134,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,553.23/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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