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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 413.08 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 413.08 and 220.68 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 413.08 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/413.08 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 413.08 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 91,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,158.49/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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