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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 412.89 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 412.89 and 225.68 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 412.89 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/412.89 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 412.89 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 93,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,181.02/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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