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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 448.16 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 448.16 and 233.32 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 448.16 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/448.16 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 448.16 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 104,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,564.69/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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