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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.86, 413.42 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.86, 413.42 and 221.10 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.86 : 413.42 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.86/413.42 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.86x = 413.42 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.86x = 91,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,407.16/299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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