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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 449.23 and 212.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 449.23 and 212.71 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 449.23 = 212.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/449.23 = 212.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 449.23 × 212.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 95,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,556.60/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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