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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 449.92 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 449.92 and 284.16 is: 425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 449.92 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/449.92 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 449.92 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 127,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,849.27/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.94

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