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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 448.68 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 448.68 and 218.58 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 448.68 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/448.68 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 448.68 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 98,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,072.47/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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