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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 413.08 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 413.08 and 211.15 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 413.08 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/413.08 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 413.08 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 87,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,221.84/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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