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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 455.49 and 301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 455.49 and 301.21 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 455.49 = 301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/455.49 = 301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 455.49 × 301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 137,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,198.14/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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