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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 418.84 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 418.84 and 299.22 is: 413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 418.84 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/418.84 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 418.84 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 125,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,325.30/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.26

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