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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 457.98 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 457.98 and 299.08 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 457.98 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/457.98 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 457.98 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 136,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,972.66/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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