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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.92 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.92 and 233.82 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.92 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.92 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.92 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 104,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,966.47/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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