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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.85, 453.62 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.85, 453.62 and 218.28 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.85 : 453.62 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.85/453.62 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.85x = 453.62 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.85x = 99,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,016.17/328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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