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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 476.95 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 476.95 and 299.16 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 476.95 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/476.95 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 476.95 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 142,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,684.36/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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