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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 425.90 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 425.90 and 299.90 is: 415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 425.90 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/425.90 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 425.90 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 127,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,723.78/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.48

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