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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 449.86 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 449.86 and 292.92 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 449.86 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/449.86 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 449.86 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 131,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,772.99/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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