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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.08 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.08 and 292.28 is: 437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.08 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.08 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.08 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 130,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,964.82/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.83

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