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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 453.45 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 453.45 and 218.04 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 453.45 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/453.45 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 453.45 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 98,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,870.24/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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