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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 448.98 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 448.98 and 267.16 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 448.98 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/448.98 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 448.98 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 119,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,949.50/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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