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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 457.26 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 457.26 and 301.14 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 457.26 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/457.26 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 457.26 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 137,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,699.28/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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