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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 532.54 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 532.54 and 218.30 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 532.54 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/532.54 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 532.54 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 116,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,251.09/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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