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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 448.56 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 448.56 and 213 is: 318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 448.56 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/448.56 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 448.56 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 95,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,543.28/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.86

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