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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 446.31 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 446.31 and 218.58 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 446.31 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/446.31 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 446.31 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 97,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,554.44/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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