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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 413.02 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 413.02 and 229.48 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 413.02 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/413.02 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 413.02 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 94,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,779.83/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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