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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 449.34 and 299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 449.34 and 299.40 is: 447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 449.34 = 299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/449.34 = 299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 449.34 × 299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 134,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,532.40/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.21

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