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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 449.01 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 449.01 and 218.76 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 449.01 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/449.01 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 449.01 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 98,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,225.43/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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