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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 453.84 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 453.84 and 218.32 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 453.84 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/453.84 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 453.84 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 99,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,082.35/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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