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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 454.97 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 454.97 and 218.68 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 454.97 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/454.97 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 454.97 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 99,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,493.58/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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