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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 413.03 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 413.03 and 211.94 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 413.03 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/413.03 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 413.03 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 87,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,536.52/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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