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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 450.11 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 450.11 and 294.48 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 450.11 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/450.11 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 450.11 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 132,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,548.39/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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