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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 448.01 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 448.01 and 230.12 is: 344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 448.01 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/448.01 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 448.01 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 103,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,093.82/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.63

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