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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 449.24 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 449.24 and 237.84 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 449.24 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/449.24 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 449.24 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 106,846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,846.05/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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