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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 458.28 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 458.28 and 218.67 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 458.28 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/458.28 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 458.28 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 100,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,212.09/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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