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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.30 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.30 and 262.67 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.30 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.30 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.30 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 117,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,753.65/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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