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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 454.06 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 454.06 and 218.46 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 454.06 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/454.06 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 454.06 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 99,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,193.95/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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