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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 412.83 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 412.83 and 216.17 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 412.83 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/412.83 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 412.83 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 89,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,241.46/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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