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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 449.16 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 449.16 and 242.11 is: 363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 449.16 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/449.16 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 449.16 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 108,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,746.13/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.43

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