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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 413.47 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 413.47 and 295.22 is: 407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 413.47 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/413.47 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 413.47 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 122,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,066.02/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.19

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