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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412.11 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412.11 and 221.26 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 412.11 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/412.11 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 412.11 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 91,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,183.46/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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