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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.01, 446.96 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.01, 446.96 and 218.96 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.01 : 446.96 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.01/446.96 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.01x = 446.96 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.01x = 97,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,863.03/324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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