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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 447.90 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 447.90 and 233.70 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 447.90 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/447.90 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 447.90 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 104,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,674.23/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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