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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 448.05 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 448.05 and 265.64 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 448.05 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/448.05 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 448.05 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 119,020.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,020.00/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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