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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 411.96 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 411.96 and 216.12 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 411.96 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/411.96 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 411.96 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 89,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,032.80/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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