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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.21, 454.56 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.21, 454.56 and 218.95 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.21 : 454.56 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.21/454.56 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.21x = 454.56 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.21x = 99,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,527.74/329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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