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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 412.06 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 412.06 and 215.97 is: 297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 412.06 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/412.06 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 412.06 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 88,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,992.60/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.62

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