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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.20 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.20 and 250.23 is: 374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.20 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.20 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.20 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 112,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,153.09/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.56

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