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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 449.05 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 449.05 and 217.88 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 449.05 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/449.05 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 449.05 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 97,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,839.01/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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