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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.28, 453.25 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.28, 453.25 and 217.98 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.28 : 453.25 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.28/453.25 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.28x = 453.25 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.28x = 98,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,799.44/328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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