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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.81, 449.27 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.81, 449.27 and 213.31 is: 319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.81 : 449.27 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.81/449.27 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.81x = 449.27 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.81x = 95,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,833.19/299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.65

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