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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 454.34 and 218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 454.34 and 218.65 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 454.34 = 218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/454.34 = 218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 454.34 × 218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 99,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,340.35/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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