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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.15, 675.45 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.15, 675.45 and 218.76 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.15 : 675.45 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.15/675.45 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.15x = 675.45 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.15x = 147,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,761.44/450.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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