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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.43, 674.07 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.43, 674.07 and 218.26 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.43 : 674.07 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.43/674.07 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.43x = 674.07 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.43x = 147,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,122.52/449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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