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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 413.12 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 413.12 and 225.54 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 413.12 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/413.12 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 413.12 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 93,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,175.08/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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