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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.72, 674.22 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.72, 674.22 and 218.64 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.72 : 674.22 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.72/674.22 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.72x = 674.22 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.72x = 147,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,411.46/449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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