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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 413.88 and 221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 413.88 and 221.11 is: 305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 413.88 = 221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/413.88 = 221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 413.88 × 221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 91,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,510.94/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.41

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