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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 447.66 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 447.66 and 230.22 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 447.66 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/447.66 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 447.66 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 103,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,060.29/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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