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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.28, 447.38 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.28, 447.38 and 299.07 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.28 : 447.38 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.28/447.38 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.28x = 447.38 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.28x = 133,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,796.51/300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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