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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 448.23 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 448.23 and 212.21 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 448.23 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/448.23 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 448.23 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 95,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,118.89/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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