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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 413.05 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 413.05 and 220.83 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 413.05 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/413.05 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 413.05 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 91,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,212.14/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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