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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 412.98 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 412.98 and 211.15 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 412.98 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/412.98 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 412.98 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 87,198.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,198.66/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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