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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.18, 453 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.18, 453 and 217.96 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.18 : 453 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.18/453 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.18x = 453 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.18x = 98,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,735.88/328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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