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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 448.23 and 230.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 448.23 and 230.79 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 448.23 = 230.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/448.23 = 230.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 448.23 × 230.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 103,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,447.00/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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