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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 448.38 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 448.38 and 183.52 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 448.38 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/448.38 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 448.38 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 82,286.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286.70/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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