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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.18, 449.68 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.18, 449.68 and 292.80 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.18 : 449.68 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.18/449.68 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.18x = 449.68 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.18x = 131,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,666.30/299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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