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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 449.30 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 449.30 and 254.15 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 449.30 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/449.30 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 449.30 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 114,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,186.08/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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