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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 448.40 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 448.40 and 197.24 is: 295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 448.40 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/448.40 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 448.40 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 88,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,440.67/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.10

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