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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 446.61 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 446.61 and 218.89 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 446.61 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/446.61 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 446.61 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 97,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,758.46/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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