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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.26 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.26 and 287.32 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.26 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.26 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.26 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 128,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,794.06/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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