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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.05, 446.05 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.05, 446.05 and 281.90 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.05 : 446.05 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.05/446.05 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.05x = 446.05 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.05x = 125,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,741.50/299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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