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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 444.99 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 444.99 and 299.35 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 444.99 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/444.99 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 444.99 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 133,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,207.76/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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