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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 455.36 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 455.36 and 296.80 is: 444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 455.36 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/455.36 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 455.36 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 135,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,150.85/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.34

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