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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 413.51 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 413.51 and 225.86 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 413.51 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/413.51 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 413.51 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 93,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,392.17/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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