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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 448.44 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 448.44 and 218.20 is: 326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 448.44 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/448.44 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 448.44 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 97,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,849.61/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.64

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