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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 453.60 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 453.60 and 218.46 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 453.60 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/453.60 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 453.60 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 99,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,093.46/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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