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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.45 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.45 and 238.60 is: 357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.45 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.45 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.45 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 106,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,998.95/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.34

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