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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 413.07 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 413.07 and 224.81 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 413.07 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/413.07 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 413.07 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 92,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,860.20/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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