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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.00, 448.47 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.00, 448.47 and 116.34 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.00 : 448.47 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.00/448.47 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.00x = 448.47 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.00x = 52,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175.00/299.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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