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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 447.51 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 447.51 and 292.30 is: 437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 447.51 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/447.51 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 447.51 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 130,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,807.17/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.48

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