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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 467.18 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 467.18 and 299.60 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 467.18 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/467.18 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 467.18 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 139,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,963.29/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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