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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 412.66 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 412.66 and 211.80 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 412.66 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/412.66 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 412.66 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 87,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,401.39/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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