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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 452.88 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 452.88 and 291.96 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 452.88 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/452.88 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 452.88 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 132,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,222.84/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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