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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 454.37 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 454.37 and 218.55 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 454.37 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/454.37 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 454.37 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 99,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,301.47/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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