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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 448.49 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 448.49 and 116.31 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 448.49 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/448.49 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 448.49 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 52,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165.84/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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