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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 674.56 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 674.56 and 218.72 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 674.56 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/674.56 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 674.56 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 147,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,541.72/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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