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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.66, 448.80 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.66, 448.80 and 213.08 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.66 : 448.80 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.66/448.80 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.66x = 448.80 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.66x = 95,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,630.30/299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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