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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 450.02 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 450.02 and 213.50 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 450.02 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/450.02 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 450.02 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 96,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,080.93/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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