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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 447.78 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 447.78 and 253.16 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 447.78 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/447.78 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 447.78 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 113,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,359.98/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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