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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 412.86 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 412.86 and 211.88 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 412.86 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/412.86 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 412.86 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 87,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,476.78/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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