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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 448.30 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 448.30 and 116.40 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 448.30 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/448.30 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 448.30 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 52,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,182.12/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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