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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.99, 455.71 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.99, 455.71 and 294.81 is: 441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.99 : 455.71 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.99/455.71 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.99x = 455.71 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.99x = 134,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,344.11/303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.94

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