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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 412.51 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 412.51 and 212.22 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 412.51 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/412.51 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 412.51 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 87,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,539.75/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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