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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 412.33 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 412.33 and 210.44 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 412.33 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/412.33 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 412.33 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 86,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,771.23/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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