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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 448.97 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 448.97 and 79.98 is: 119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 448.97 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/448.97 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 448.97 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 35,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,905.98/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.95

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