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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 454.80 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 454.80 and 297.44 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 454.80 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/454.80 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 454.80 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 135,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,275.71/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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