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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 450.11 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 450.11 and 282.12 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 450.11 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/450.11 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 450.11 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 126,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,985.03/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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