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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 412.89 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 412.89 and 216.54 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 412.89 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/412.89 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 412.89 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 89,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,404.05/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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