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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 448.29 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 448.29 and 217.24 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 448.29 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/448.29 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 448.29 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 97,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,386.52/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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