Answer
The gallium is in the liquid state.
Work Step by Step
1. Convert the melting point to celsius.
$302.91 - 273.15 = 29.76$ $^{\circ}C$
2. Now, calculate this value in Fahrenheint.
$^{\circ}F = (\frac{9^{\circ}F }{5^{\circ}C} \times 29.76 ^{\circ}C) + 32^{\circ}F = 85.6$ $^{\circ}F$
Since the cargo compartment has a greater temperature than the melting point for gallium, it will be in the liquid state.
