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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 449.10 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 449.10 and 218.71 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 449.10 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/449.10 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 449.10 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 98,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,222.66/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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