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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 456.12 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 456.12 and 298.32 is: 447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 456.12 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/456.12 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 456.12 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 136,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,069.72/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.92

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