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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 457.72 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 457.72 and 218.63 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 457.72 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/457.72 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 457.72 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 100,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,071.32/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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