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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 423.78 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 423.78 and 299.70 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 423.78 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/423.78 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 423.78 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 127,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,006.87/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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