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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 413.20 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 413.20 and 175.02 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 413.20 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/413.20 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 413.20 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 72,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,318.26/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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