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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.74, 412.80 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.74, 412.80 and 281.22 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.74 : 412.80 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.74/412.80 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.74x = 412.80 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.74x = 116,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,087.62/299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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