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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.13, 456.75 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.13, 456.75 and 218.19 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.13 : 456.75 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.13/456.75 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.13x = 456.75 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.13x = 99,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,658.28/305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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