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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 448.11 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 448.11 and 230.46 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 448.11 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/448.11 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 448.11 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 103,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,271.43/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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