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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 413.34 and 216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 413.34 and 216.87 is: 299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 413.34 = 216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/413.34 = 216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 413.34 × 216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 89,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,641.05/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.31

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