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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.52 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.52 and 230.24 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.52 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.52 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.52 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 103,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,267.24/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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