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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 449.66 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 449.66 and 218.73 is: 327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 449.66 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/449.66 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 449.66 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 98,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,353.04/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.75

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