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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 467.88 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 467.88 and 299.26 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 467.88 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/467.88 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 467.88 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 140,017.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,017.77/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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