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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 536.40 and 300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 536.40 and 300.30 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 536.40 = 300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/536.40 = 300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 536.40 × 300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 161,080.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,080.92/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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