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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.37, 412.97 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.37, 412.97 and 225.56 is: 311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.37 : 412.97 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.37/412.97 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.37x = 412.97 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.37x = 93,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,149.51/299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.15

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