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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 414.21 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 414.21 and 234.77 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 414.21 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/414.21 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 414.21 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 97,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,242.89/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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