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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 449.76 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 449.76 and 218.86 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 449.76 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/449.76 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 449.76 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 98,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,434.47/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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