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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 413.80 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 413.80 and 211.49 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 413.80 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/413.80 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 413.80 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 87,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,513.52/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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