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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 458.18 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 458.18 and 299.48 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 458.18 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/458.18 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 458.18 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 137,215.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,215.75/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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