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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 454.02 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 454.02 and 218 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 454.02 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/454.02 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 454.02 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 98,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,976.36/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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