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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.56, 453.01 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.56, 453.01 and 295.88 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.56 : 453.01 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.56/453.01 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.56x = 453.01 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.56x = 134,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,036.60/303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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