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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 452.92 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 452.92 and 301.76 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 452.92 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/452.92 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 452.92 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 136,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,673.14/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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