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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.44, 451.94 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.44, 451.94 and 297.68 is: 443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.44 : 451.94 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.44/451.94 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.44x = 451.94 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.44x = 134,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,533.50/303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.36

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