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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.78, 446.54 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.78, 446.54 and 218.85 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.78 : 446.54 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.78/446.54 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.78x = 446.54 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.78x = 97,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,724.18/323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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