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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 412.79 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 412.79 and 232.83 is: 321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 412.79 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/412.79 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 412.79 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 96,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,108.73/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.12

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