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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.47, 449.57 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.47, 449.57 and 218.82 is: 328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.47 : 449.57 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.47/449.57 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.47x = 449.57 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.47x = 98,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,374.91/299.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.50

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