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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 457.38 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 457.38 and 218.43 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 457.38 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/457.38 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 457.38 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 99,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,905.51/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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