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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 453.87 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 453.87 and 218.26 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 453.87 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/453.87 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 453.87 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 99,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,062.23/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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