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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 413.10 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 413.10 and 236.66 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 413.10 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/413.10 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 413.10 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 97,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,762.18/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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