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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412.14 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412.14 and 228.10 is: 314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 412.14 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/412.14 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 412.14 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 94,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,009.13/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.39

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