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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 451.35 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 451.35 and 294.66 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 451.35 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/451.35 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 451.35 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 132,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,994.79/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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