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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 413.58 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 413.58 and 217.04 is: 299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 413.58 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/413.58 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 413.58 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 89,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,761.34/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.25

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