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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.47, 453.14 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.47, 453.14 and 297.33 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.47 : 453.14 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.47/453.14 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.47x = 453.14 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.47x = 134,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,732.12/303.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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