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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.39, 446.20 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.39, 446.20 and 218.52 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.39 : 446.20 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.39/446.20 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.39x = 446.20 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.39x = 97,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,503.08/323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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