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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 453.45 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 453.45 and 218.13 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 453.45 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/453.45 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 453.45 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 98,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,911.05/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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