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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 538.74 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 538.74 and 301.46 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 538.74 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/538.74 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 538.74 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 162,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,408.56/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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