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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.83, 414 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.83, 414 and 234.52 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.83 : 414 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.83/414 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.83x = 414 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.83x = 97,091.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,091.28/299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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