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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 453.92 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 453.92 and 218.61 is: 301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 453.92 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/453.92 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 453.92 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 99,230.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,230.36/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.92

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