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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 454.44 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.29, 454.44 and 218.98 is: 302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.29 : 454.44 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.29/454.44 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.29x = 454.44 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.29x = 99,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,511.53/329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.20

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