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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 446.96 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 446.96 and 297.76 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 446.96 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/446.96 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 446.96 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 133,086.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,086.81/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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