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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 449.55 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 449.55 and 231.03 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 449.55 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/449.55 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 449.55 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 103,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,859.54/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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