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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.00, 449.08 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.00, 449.08 and 231 is: 346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.00 : 449.08 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.00/449.08 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.00x = 449.08 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.00x = 103,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,736.90/299.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.95

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