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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 449.86 and 232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 449.86 and 232.24 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 449.86 = 232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/449.86 = 232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 449.86 × 232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 104,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,475.49/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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