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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.22, 534.90 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.22, 534.90 and 299.30 is: 448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.22 : 534.90 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.22/534.90 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.22x = 534.90 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.22x = 160,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,095.57/357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.18

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