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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 414.05 and 216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 414.05 and 216.81 is: 299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 414.05 = 216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/414.05 = 216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 414.05 × 216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 89,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,769.10/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.53

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