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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.65, 456.12 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.65, 456.12 and 218.40 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.65 : 456.12 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.65/456.12 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.65x = 456.12 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.65x = 99,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,616.61/330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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