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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 454.58 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 454.58 and 218.42 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 454.58 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/454.58 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 454.58 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 99,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,287.68/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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