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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 448.68 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 448.68 and 218.24 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 448.68 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/448.68 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 448.68 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 97,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,919.92/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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