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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.41, 449.52 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.41, 449.52 and 218.21 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.41 : 449.52 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.41/449.52 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.41x = 449.52 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.41x = 98,089.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,089.76/299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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