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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 611.16 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 611.16 and 301.16 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 611.16 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/611.16 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 611.16 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 184,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,056.95/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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