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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 412.78 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 412.78 and 225.28 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 412.78 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/412.78 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 412.78 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 92,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,991.08/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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