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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.80 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.80 and 291.52 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.80 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.80 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.80 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 130,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,834.18/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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