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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 551.16 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 551.16 and 299.16 is: 447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 551.16 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/551.16 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 551.16 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 164,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,885.03/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.79

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