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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 450.24 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 450.24 and 269.32 is: 404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 450.24 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/450.24 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 450.24 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 121,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,256.39/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.24

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