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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.29, 446.24 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.29, 446.24 and 218.30 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.29 : 446.24 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.29/446.24 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.29x = 446.24 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.29x = 97,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,413.10/323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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