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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 447.99 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 447.99 and 266.86 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 447.99 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/447.99 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 447.99 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 119,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,550.61/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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