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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 411.24 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 411.24 and 255.34 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 411.24 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/411.24 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 411.24 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 105,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,006.02/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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