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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.20 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.20 and 230.30 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.20 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.20 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.20 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 103,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,220.46/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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