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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.19, 448.18 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.19, 448.18 and 216.88 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.19 : 448.18 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.19/448.18 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.19x = 448.18 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.19x = 97,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,200.84/299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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