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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.29, 446.06 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.29, 446.06 and 218.57 is: 301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.29 : 446.06 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.29/446.06 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.29x = 446.06 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.29x = 97,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,495.33/323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.57

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