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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 414.17 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 414.17 and 268.85 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 414.17 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/414.17 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 414.17 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 111,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,349.60/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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