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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 452.13 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 452.13 and 295.56 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 452.13 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/452.13 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 452.13 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 133,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,631.54/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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