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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 451.23 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 451.23 and 293.84 is: 437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 451.23 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/451.23 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 451.23 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 132,587.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,587.17/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.71

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