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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 453.39 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 453.39 and 218.22 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 453.39 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/453.39 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 453.39 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 98,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,938.77/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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