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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 413.19 and 229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 413.19 and 229.47 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 413.19 = 229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/413.19 = 229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 413.19 × 229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 94,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,814.71/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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