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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 432.23 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 432.23 and 299.46 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 432.23 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/432.23 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 432.23 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 129,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,434.10/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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