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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.65, 449.48 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.65, 449.48 and 83.22 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.65 : 449.48 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.65/449.48 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.65x = 449.48 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.65x = 37,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,405.73/299.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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