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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 451.88 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 451.88 and 301.92 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 451.88 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/451.88 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 451.88 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 136,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,431.61/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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