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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 413.27 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 413.27 and 234.08 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 413.27 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/413.27 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 413.27 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 96,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,738.24/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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