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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 448.58 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 448.58 and 216.59 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 448.58 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/448.58 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 448.58 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 97,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,154.62/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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