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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 454.50 and 293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 454.50 and 293.55 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 454.50 = 293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/454.50 = 293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 454.50 × 293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 133,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,418.48/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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