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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 448.88 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 448.88 and 116.71 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 448.88 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/448.88 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 448.88 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 52,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,387.95/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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