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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 449.16 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 449.16 and 218.62 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 449.16 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/449.16 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 449.16 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 98,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,195.36/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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