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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.85, 449.21 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.85, 449.21 and 251.42 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.85 : 449.21 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.85/449.21 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.85x = 449.21 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.85x = 112,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,941.29/299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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