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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 453.87 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 453.87 and 218.50 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 453.87 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/453.87 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 453.87 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 99,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,169.46/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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