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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.16 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.16 and 218.08 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.16 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.16 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.16 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 116,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,053.45/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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