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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 413.17 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 413.17 and 225.08 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 413.17 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/413.17 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 413.17 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 92,995.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,995.22/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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