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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 413.33 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 413.33 and 175.24 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 413.33 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/413.33 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 413.33 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 72,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,431.95/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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