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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 448.92 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 448.92 and 268.24 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 448.92 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/448.92 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 448.92 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 120,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,418.30/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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