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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 447.23 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 447.23 and 295.27 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 447.23 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/447.23 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 447.23 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 132,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,053.60/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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