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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 447.80 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 447.80 and 212.24 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 447.80 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/447.80 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 447.80 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 95,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,041.07/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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