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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.60, 425.90 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.60, 425.90 and 299.03 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.60 : 425.90 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.60/425.90 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.60x = 425.90 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.60x = 127,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,356.88/308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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