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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 415.20 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 415.20 and 283.44 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 415.20 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/415.20 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 415.20 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 117,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,684.29/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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