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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 449.98 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 449.98 and 299.78 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 449.98 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/449.98 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 449.98 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 134,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,895.00/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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