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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 454.20 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 454.20 and 218.56 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 454.20 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/454.20 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 454.20 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 99,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,267.68/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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