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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 448.85 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 448.85 and 295.20 is: 442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 448.85 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/448.85 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 448.85 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 132,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,501.26/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.81

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