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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 412.83 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 412.83 and 233.73 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 412.83 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/412.83 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 412.83 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 96,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,490.76/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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