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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 412.92 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 412.92 and 221.67 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 412.92 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/412.92 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 412.92 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 91,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,531.98/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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