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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 413.73 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 413.73 and 217.14 is: 299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 413.73 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/413.73 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 413.73 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 89,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,837.33/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.52

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