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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 413.27 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 413.27 and 220.65 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 413.27 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/413.27 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 413.27 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 91,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,188.03/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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