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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 413.90 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 413.90 and 217.11 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 413.90 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/413.90 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 413.90 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 89,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,860.74/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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