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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 450 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 450 and 299.16 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 450 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/450 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 450 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 134,622
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,622/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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