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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 413.54 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 413.54 and 225.90 is: 311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 413.54 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/413.54 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 413.54 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 93,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,418.69/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.85

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