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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 675.15 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 675.15 and 218.74 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 675.15 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/675.15 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 675.15 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 147,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,682.31/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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