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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 468.83 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 468.83 and 299.78 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 468.83 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/468.83 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 468.83 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 140,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,545.53/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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