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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.42, 412.76 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.42, 412.76 and 216.50 is: 298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.42 : 412.76 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.42/412.76 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.42x = 412.76 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.42x = 89,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,362.54/299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.45

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