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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 532.74 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 532.74 and 218.25 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 532.74 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/532.74 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 532.74 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 116,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,270.51/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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