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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 412.68 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 412.68 and 216.39 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 412.68 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/412.68 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 412.68 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 89,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,300.97/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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