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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.02 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.02 and 235.32 is: 352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.02 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.02 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.02 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 105,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,663.39/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.63

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