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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 413.53 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 413.53 and 234.45 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 413.53 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/413.53 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 413.53 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 96,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,951.52/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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