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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 413.62 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 413.62 and 221.10 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 413.62 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/413.62 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 413.62 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 91,451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,451.38/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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