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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.44 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.44 and 297.33 is: 446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.44 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.44 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.44 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 134,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,819.83/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.03

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