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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 413.55 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 413.55 and 255.54 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 413.55 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/413.55 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 413.55 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 105,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,678.57/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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