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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 448.45 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 448.45 and 196.33 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 448.45 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/448.45 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 448.45 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 88,044.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,044.99/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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