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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 413.06 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 413.06 and 233.84 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 413.06 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/413.06 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 413.06 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 96,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,589.95/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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