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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.53, 443.43 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.53, 443.43 and 218.58 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.53 : 443.43 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.53/443.43 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.53x = 443.43 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.53x = 96,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,924.93/295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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