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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 449.49 and 218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 449.49 and 218.39 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 449.49 = 218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/449.49 = 218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 449.49 × 218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 98,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,164.12/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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