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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.94, 329.58 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.94, 329.58 and 199.80 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.94 : 329.58 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.94/329.58 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.94x = 329.58 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.94x = 65,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,850.08/218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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