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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 448.26 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 448.26 and 234.10 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 448.26 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/448.26 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 448.26 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 104,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,937.67/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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