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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 453.38 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 453.38 and 218.03 is: 301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 453.38 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/453.38 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 453.38 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 98,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,851.47/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.01

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