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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.74, 449.80 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.74, 449.80 and 218.38 is: 327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.74 : 449.80 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.74/449.80 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.74x = 449.80 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.74x = 98,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,227.32/299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.71

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