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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.20, 1,338 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.20, 1,338 and 299.10 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.20 : 1,338 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.20/1,338 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.20x = 1,338 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.20x = 400,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,195.80/892.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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