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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 449.50 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 449.50 and 214.12 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 449.50 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/449.50 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 449.50 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 96,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,246.94/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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