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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 453.51 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 453.51 and 218.06 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 453.51 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/453.51 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 453.51 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 98,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,890.12/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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