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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 673.78 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 673.78 and 218.10 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 673.78 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/673.78 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 673.78 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 146,951.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,951.42/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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