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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 448.32 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 448.32 and 116.21 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 448.32 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/448.32 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 448.32 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 52,097.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,097.03/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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