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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 460.32 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 460.32 and 299.28 is: 448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 460.32 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/460.32 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 460.32 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 137,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,764.57/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.10

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