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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 412.76 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 412.76 and 233.33 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 412.76 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/412.76 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 412.76 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 96,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,309.00/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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