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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 456.39 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 456.39 and 218.91 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 456.39 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/456.39 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 456.39 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 99,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,908.33/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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