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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 448.85 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 448.85 and 238.04 is: 356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 448.85 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/448.85 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 448.85 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 106,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,844.61/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.58

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