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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.92 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.92 and 218.88 is: 328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.92 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.92 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.92 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 98,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,697.37/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.51

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