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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 447.56 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 447.56 and 233.30 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 447.56 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/447.56 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 447.56 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 104,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,414.09/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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