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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 412.05 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 412.05 and 225.64 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 412.05 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/412.05 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 412.05 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 92,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,974.96/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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