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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 448.14 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 448.14 and 253.64 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 448.14 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/448.14 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 448.14 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 113,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,666.23/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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