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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 453.12 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 453.12 and 301.76 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 453.12 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/453.12 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 453.12 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 136,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,733.49/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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