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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.49 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.49 and 299.10 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.49 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.49 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.49 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 138,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,928.96/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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