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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 413.22 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 413.22 and 234 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 413.22 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/413.22 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 413.22 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 96,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,693.48/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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