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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 455.27 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 455.27 and 218.92 is: 302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 455.27 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/455.27 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 455.27 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 99,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,667.71/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.36

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