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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.35, 446.35 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.35, 446.35 and 218.50 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.35 : 446.35 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.35/446.35 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.35x = 446.35 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.35x = 97,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,527.48/323.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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