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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 473.99 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 473.99 and 299 is: 413.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 473.99 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/473.99 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 473.99 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 141,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,723.01/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.69

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