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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 453.54 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 453.54 and 218.44 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 453.54 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/453.54 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 453.54 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 99,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,071.28/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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