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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 447.96 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 447.96 and 293.84 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 447.96 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/447.96 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 447.96 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 131,628.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,628.57/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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