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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 449.35 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 449.35 and 212.47 is: 318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 449.35 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/449.35 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 449.35 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 95,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,471.74/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.90

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