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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 447.03 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 447.03 and 292.32 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 447.03 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/447.03 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 447.03 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 130,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,675.81/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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