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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.19, 413.09 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.19, 413.09 and 229.13 is: 316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.19 : 413.09 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.19/413.09 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.19x = 413.09 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.19x = 94,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,648.53/299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.35

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