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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 448.75 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 448.75 and 213.62 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 448.75 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/448.75 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 448.75 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 95,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,861.98/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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