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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.19, 674.18 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.19, 674.18 and 218.25 is: 327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.19 : 674.18 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.19/674.18 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.19x = 674.18 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.19x = 147,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,139.51/449.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.57

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