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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 449.22 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 449.22 and 231.26 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 449.22 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/449.22 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 449.22 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 103,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,886.62/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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