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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 413.79 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 413.79 and 222.26 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 413.79 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/413.79 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 413.79 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 91,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,968.97/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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