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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 445.92 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 445.92 and 218.19 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 445.92 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/445.92 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 445.92 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 97,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,295.28/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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