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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 448.98 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 448.98 and 231.29 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 448.98 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/448.98 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 448.98 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 103,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,844.58/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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