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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412.68 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412.68 and 225.70 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 412.68 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/412.68 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 412.68 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 93,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,141.88/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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