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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 448.44 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 448.44 and 116.33 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 448.44 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/448.44 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 448.44 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 52,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,167.03/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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