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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.57, 452.14 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.57, 452.14 and 299.57 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.57 : 452.14 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.57/452.14 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.57x = 452.14 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.57x = 135,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,444.57/299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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