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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 448.31 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 448.31 and 212.27 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 448.31 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/448.31 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 448.31 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 95,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,161.70/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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