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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 413.29 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 413.29 and 229.57 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 413.29 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/413.29 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 413.29 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 94,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,879.44/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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