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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 413.28 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 413.28 and 225.72 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 413.28 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/413.28 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 413.28 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 93,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,285.56/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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