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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 446.40 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 446.40 and 292.20 is: 435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 446.40 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/446.40 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 446.40 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 130,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,438.08/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.66

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