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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.97, 442.76 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.97, 442.76 and 299.37 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.97 : 442.76 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.97/442.76 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.97x = 442.76 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.97x = 132,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,547.56/320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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