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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.37, 454.56 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.37, 454.56 and 218.77 is: 301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.37 : 454.56 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.37/454.56 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.37x = 454.56 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.37x = 99,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,444.09/329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.92

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