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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 413.52 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 413.52 and 225.86 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 413.52 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/413.52 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 413.52 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 93,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,397.63/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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