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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.43 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.43 and 218.06 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.43 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.43 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.43 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 99,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,747.19/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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