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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 412.50 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 412.50 and 221.32 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 412.50 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/412.50 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 412.50 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 91,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,294.50/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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