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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 453.46 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 453.46 and 218.02 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 453.46 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/453.46 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 453.46 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 98,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,863.35/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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