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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 453.75 and 293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 453.75 and 293.05 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 453.75 = 293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/453.75 = 293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 453.75 × 293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 132,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,971.44/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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