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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.34 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.34 and 299 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.34 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.34 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.34 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 135,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,548.66/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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