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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 448.33 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 448.33 and 238.49 is: 357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 448.33 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/448.33 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 448.33 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 106,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,922.22/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.40

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