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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.29, 448.88 and 82.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.29, 448.88 and 82.84 is: 124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.29 : 448.88 = 82.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.29/448.88 = 82.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.29x = 448.88 × 82.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.29x = 37,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184.81/299.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.24

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