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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 413.01 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 413.01 and 212.17 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 413.01 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/413.01 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 413.01 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 87,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,628.33/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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