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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 454.68 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 454.68 and 218.94 is: 302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 454.68 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/454.68 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 454.68 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 99,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,547.64/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.15

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