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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 413.55 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 413.55 and 217.02 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 413.55 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/413.55 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 413.55 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 89,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,748.62/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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