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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 413.53 and 229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 413.53 and 229.83 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 413.53 = 229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/413.53 = 229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 413.53 × 229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 95,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,041.60/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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