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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 445.77 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 445.77 and 218.07 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 445.77 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/445.77 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 445.77 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 97,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,209.06/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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