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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 444.30 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 444.30 and 299.88 is: 413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 444.30 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/444.30 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 444.30 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 133,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,236.68/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.21

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