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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 457.23 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 457.23 and 218.25 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 457.23 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/457.23 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 457.23 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 99,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,790.45/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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