Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 446 and 280.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 299.38, 446 and 280.75 is: 418.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299.38 : 446 = 280.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299.38/446 = 280.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299.38x = 446 × 280.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299.38x = 125,214.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,214.50/299.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418.25
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