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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 454.62 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 454.62 and 218.91 is: 302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 454.62 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/454.62 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 454.62 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 99,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,520.86/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.06

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