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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.50, 453.33 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.50, 453.33 and 218.16 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 453.33 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/453.33 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 453.33 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 98,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,898.47/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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