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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.01, 452.48 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.01, 452.48 and 217.33 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.01 : 452.48 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.01/452.48 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.01x = 452.48 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.01x = 98,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,335.26/328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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