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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 412.92 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 412.92 and 212.40 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 412.92 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/412.92 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 412.92 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 87,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,704.21/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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