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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 413.44 and 233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 413.44 and 233.77 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 413.44 = 233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/413.44 = 233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 413.44 × 233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 96,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,649.03/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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