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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 413.22 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 413.22 and 181.46 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 413.22 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/413.22 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 413.22 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 74,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,982.90/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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