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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 449.31 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 449.31 and 212.77 is: 319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 449.31 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/449.31 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 449.31 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 95,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,597.44/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.37

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