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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.21, 413.12 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.21, 413.12 and 258.20 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.21 : 413.12 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.21/413.12 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.21x = 413.12 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.21x = 106,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,667.71/299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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