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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.83, 413.34 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.83, 413.34 and 233.53 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.83 : 413.34 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.83/413.34 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.83x = 413.34 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.83x = 96,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,527.29/299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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