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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 413.67 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 413.67 and 212.44 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 413.67 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/413.67 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 413.67 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 87,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,880.05/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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