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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 413.48 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 413.48 and 216.71 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 413.48 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/413.48 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 413.48 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 89,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,604.17/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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