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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 449.40 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 449.40 and 230.96 is: 346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 449.40 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/449.40 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 449.40 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 103,793.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,793.42/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.51

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