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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 413.26 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 413.26 and 211.82 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 413.26 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/413.26 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 413.26 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 87,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,536.73/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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