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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 412.43 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 412.43 and 216.46 is: 298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 412.43 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/412.43 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 412.43 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 89,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,274.03/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.06

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