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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.18, 452.30 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.18, 452.30 and 294.81 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.18 : 452.30 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.18/452.30 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.18x = 452.30 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.18x = 133,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,339.39/303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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