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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 674.63 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 674.63 and 218.97 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 674.63 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/674.63 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 674.63 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 147,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,722.64/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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