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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.65, 449.47 and 83.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.65, 449.47 and 83.23 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.65 : 449.47 = 83.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.65/449.47 = 83.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.65x = 449.47 × 83.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.65x = 37,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409.39/299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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