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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 412.74 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 412.74 and 216.44 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 412.74 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/412.74 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 412.74 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 89,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,333.45/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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