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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.20 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.20 and 217.10 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.20 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.20 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.20 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 97,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,305.34/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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