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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 448.14 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 448.14 and 279.32 is: 418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 448.14 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/448.14 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 448.14 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 125,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,174.46/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.59

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