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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 445.93 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 445.93 and 281.93 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 445.93 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/445.93 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 445.93 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 125,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,721.04/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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