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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 453.56 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 453.56 and 218.43 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 453.56 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/453.56 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 453.56 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 99,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,070.02/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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