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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 449.46 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 449.46 and 293.40 is: 436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 449.46 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/449.46 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 449.46 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 131,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,871.56/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.60

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