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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.39 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.39 and 295.25 is: 407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.39 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.39 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.39 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 122,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,935.59/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.14

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