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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 413.34 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 413.34 and 212.20 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 413.34 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/413.34 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 413.34 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 87,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,710.75/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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