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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 412.34 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 412.34 and 262.18 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 412.34 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/412.34 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 412.34 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 108,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,107.30/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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