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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 446.91 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 446.91 and 290.12 is: 432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 446.91 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/446.91 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 446.91 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 129,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,655.29/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.32

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