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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 449.27 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 449.27 and 286.40 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 449.27 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/449.27 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 449.27 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 128,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,670.93/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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