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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 350.91 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 350.91 and 199.92 is: 299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 350.91 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/350.91 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 350.91 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 70,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,153.93/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.34

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