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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 447.77 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 447.77 and 225.72 is: 337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 447.77 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/447.77 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 447.77 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 101,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,069.94/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.95

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