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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 413.44 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 413.44 and 233.55 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 413.44 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/413.44 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 413.44 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 96,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,558.33/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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