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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.21, 418.45 and 299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.21, 418.45 and 299.75 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.21 : 418.45 = 299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.21/418.45 = 299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.21x = 418.45 × 299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.21x = 125,430.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,430.39/305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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