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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 454.14 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 454.14 and 218.70 is: 301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 454.14 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/454.14 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 454.14 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 99,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,320.42/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.93

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