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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.97, 432.48 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.97, 432.48 and 299.99 is: 413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.97 : 432.48 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.97/432.48 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.97x = 432.48 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.97x = 129,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,737.51/313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.22

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