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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 450.17 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 450.17 and 218.91 is: 328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 450.17 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/450.17 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 450.17 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 98,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,545.62/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.58

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