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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 413.29 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 413.29 and 211.31 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 413.29 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/413.29 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 413.29 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 87,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,332.31/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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