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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 449.22 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 449.22 and 250.50 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 449.22 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/449.22 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 449.22 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 112,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,529.61/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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