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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 674.28 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 674.28 and 218.32 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 674.28 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/674.28 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 674.28 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 147,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,208.81/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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