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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 449.10 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 449.10 and 218.94 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 449.10 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/449.10 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 449.10 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 98,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,325.95/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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