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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 453.12 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 453.12 and 218.10 is: 300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 453.12 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/453.12 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 453.12 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 98,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,825.47/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.82

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