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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 450.64 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 450.64 and 218.96 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 450.64 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/450.64 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 450.64 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 98,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,669.88/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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