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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.34, 454.32 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.34, 454.32 and 296.50 is: 444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.34 : 454.32 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.34/454.32 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.34x = 454.32 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.34x = 134,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,705.88/303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.08

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