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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.63 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.63 and 218.55 is: 301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.63 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.63 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.63 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 99,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,140.84/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.41

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