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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 448.74 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 448.74 and 235.64 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 448.74 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/448.74 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 448.74 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 105,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,741.09/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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