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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 413.64 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 413.64 and 216.93 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 413.64 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/413.64 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 413.64 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 89,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,730.15/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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