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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 450.92 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 450.92 and 297.76 is: 444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 450.92 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/450.92 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 450.92 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 134,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,265.94/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.47

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