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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 674.71 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 674.71 and 218.88 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 674.71 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/674.71 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 674.71 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 147,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,676.06/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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