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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 453.24 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 453.24 and 296.80 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 453.24 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/453.24 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 453.24 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 134,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,521.63/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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