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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.86 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.86 and 231.14 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.86 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.86 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.86 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 103,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,980.64/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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