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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 453.87 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 453.87 and 218.48 is: 301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 453.87 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/453.87 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 453.87 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 99,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,161.52/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.35

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