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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 457.32 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 457.32 and 218.24 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 457.32 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/457.32 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 457.32 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 99,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,805.52/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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