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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 448.86 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 448.86 and 82.82 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 448.86 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/448.86 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 448.86 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 37,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174.59/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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