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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 448.58 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 448.58 and 217.10 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 448.58 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/448.58 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 448.58 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 97,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,386.72/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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