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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 455.40 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 455.40 and 291.96 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 455.40 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/455.40 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 455.40 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 132,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,958.58/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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