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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 449.35 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 449.35 and 234.80 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 449.35 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/449.35 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 449.35 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 105,506.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,506.23/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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