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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 457.56 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 457.56 and 299.52 is: 446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 457.56 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/457.56 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 457.56 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 137,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,048.37/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.03

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