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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 447.81 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 447.81 and 264.69 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 447.81 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/447.81 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 447.81 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 118,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,530.83/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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