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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 414.25 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 414.25 and 216.89 is: 299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 414.25 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/414.25 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 414.25 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 89,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,846.68/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.57

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