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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 455.40 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 455.40 and 218.48 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 455.40 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/455.40 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 455.40 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 99,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,495.79/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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