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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 449.76 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 449.76 and 286.40 is: 430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 449.76 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/449.76 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 449.76 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 128,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,811.26/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.52

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