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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 412.52 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 412.52 and 220.52 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 412.52 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/412.52 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 412.52 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 90,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,967.40/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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