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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 413.01 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 413.01 and 233.52 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 413.01 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/413.01 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 413.01 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 96,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,446.10/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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