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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 412.80 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 412.80 and 226.08 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 412.80 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/412.80 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 412.80 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 93,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,325.82/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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