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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 449.40 and 218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 449.40 and 218.15 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 449.40 = 218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/449.40 = 218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 449.40 × 218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 98,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,034.91/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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