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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 413.13 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 413.13 and 212.16 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 413.13 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/413.13 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 413.13 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 87,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,649.66/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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