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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 413.97 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 413.97 and 217.22 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 413.97 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/413.97 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 413.97 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 89,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,922.56/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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