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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448 and 233.92 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 104,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,796.16/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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