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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 455.25 and 294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 455.25 and 294.05 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 455.25 = 294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/455.25 = 294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 455.25 × 294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 133,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,866.26/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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