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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 449.16 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 449.16 and 238.64 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 449.16 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/449.16 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 449.16 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 107,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,187.54/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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