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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 412.32 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 412.32 and 211.60 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 412.32 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/412.32 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 412.32 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 87,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,246.91/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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