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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 448.01 and 217.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 448.01 and 217.21 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 448.01 = 217.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/448.01 = 217.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 448.01 × 217.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 97,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,311.68/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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