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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 413.27 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 413.27 and 236.79 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 413.27 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/413.27 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 413.27 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 97,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,857.91/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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