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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 414.11 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 414.11 and 226.09 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 414.11 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/414.11 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 414.11 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 93,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,627.21/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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