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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 454.63 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 454.63 and 218.98 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 454.63 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/454.63 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 454.63 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 99,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,554.88/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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