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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 350.20 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 350.20 and 199.40 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 350.20 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/350.20 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 350.20 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 69,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,829.88/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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