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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.41 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.41 and 299.25 is: 448.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.41 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.41 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.41 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 137,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,777.69/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.57

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