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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.65, 461.16 and 299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.65, 461.16 and 299.75 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.65 : 461.16 = 299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.65/461.16 = 299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.65x = 461.16 × 299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.65x = 138,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,230.40/307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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