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