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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 413.15 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 413.15 and 221.03 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 413.15 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/413.15 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 413.15 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 91,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,315.37/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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