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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 537.90 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 537.90 and 301.30 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 537.90 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/537.90 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 537.90 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 162,069.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,069.27/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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