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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 448.28 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 448.28 and 159.88 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 448.28 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/448.28 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 448.28 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 71,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,671.01/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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