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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 446.98 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 446.98 and 262.10 is: 391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 446.98 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/446.98 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 446.98 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 117,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,153.46/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.62

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