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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 413.33 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 413.33 and 233.79 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 413.33 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/413.33 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 413.33 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 96,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,630.36/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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