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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.30, 674.00 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.30, 674.00 and 218.30 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.30 : 674.00 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.30/674.00 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.30x = 674.00 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.30x = 147,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,135.58/449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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