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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.87, 453.45 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.87, 453.45 and 218.26 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.87 : 453.45 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.87/453.45 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.87x = 453.45 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.87x = 98,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,970.00/328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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