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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.22, 461.44 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.22, 461.44 and 299.94 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.22 : 461.44 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.22/461.44 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.22x = 461.44 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.22x = 138,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,404.31/307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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