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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 450.39 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 450.39 and 218.54 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 450.39 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/450.39 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 450.39 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 98,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,428.23/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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