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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.85, 449.27 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.85, 449.27 and 234.58 is: 351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.85 : 449.27 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.85/449.27 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.85x = 449.27 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.85x = 105,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,391.06/299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.48

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