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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.33, 458.13 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.33, 458.13 and 218.90 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.33 : 458.13 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.33/458.13 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.33x = 458.13 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.33x = 100,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,282.37/305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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