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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 412.89 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 412.89 and 211.75 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 412.89 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/412.89 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 412.89 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 87,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,429.46/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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