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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 412.16 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 412.16 and 266.18 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 412.16 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/412.16 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 412.16 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 109,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,705.36/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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