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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 413.28 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 413.28 and 222.56 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 413.28 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/413.28 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 413.28 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 91,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,979.60/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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