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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 412.72 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 412.72 and 220.50 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 412.72 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/412.72 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 412.72 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 91,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,004.76/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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