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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 414 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 414 and 234.16 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 414 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/414 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 414 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 96,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,942.24/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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