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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.46, 674.52 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.46, 674.52 and 218.30 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.46 : 674.52 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.46/674.52 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.46x = 674.52 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.46x = 147,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,247.72/449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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