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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.48, 674.40 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.48, 674.40 and 218.24 is: 327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.48 : 674.40 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.48/674.40 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.48x = 674.40 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.48x = 147,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,181.06/449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.45

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