Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 414 and 234.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 299.92, 414 and 234.88 is: 324.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299.92 : 414 = 234.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299.92/414 = 234.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299.92x = 414 × 234.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299.92x = 97,240.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,240.32/299.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324.22
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