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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 445.92 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 445.92 and 297.92 is: 443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 445.92 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/445.92 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 445.92 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 132,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,848.49/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.51

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