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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.02, 470.31 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.02, 470.31 and 299.14 is: 448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.02 : 470.31 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.02/470.31 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.02x = 470.31 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.02x = 140,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,688.53/314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.02

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