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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 448.50 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 448.50 and 196.48 is: 294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 448.50 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/448.50 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 448.50 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 88,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,121.28/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.40

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