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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 448.30 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 448.30 and 234.20 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 448.30 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/448.30 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 448.30 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 104,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,991.86/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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