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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.65, 674.70 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.65, 674.70 and 218.26 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.65 : 674.70 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.65/674.70 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.65x = 674.70 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.65x = 147,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,260.02/449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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