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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 448.31 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 448.31 and 233.86 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 448.31 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/448.31 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 448.31 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 104,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,841.78/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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