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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 454.14 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 454.14 and 218.63 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 454.14 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/454.14 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 454.14 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 99,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,286.36/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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