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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 453.50 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 453.50 and 218.30 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 453.50 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/453.50 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 453.50 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 98,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,996.51/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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