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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.07, 412.88 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.07, 412.88 and 220.32 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.07 : 412.88 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.07/412.88 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.07x = 412.88 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.07x = 90,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,965.72/299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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