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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.36, 455.68 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.36, 455.68 and 218.32 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.36 : 455.68 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.36/455.68 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.36x = 455.68 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.36x = 99,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,484.06/330.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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