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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 533.52 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 533.52 and 218.43 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 533.52 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/533.52 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 533.52 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 116,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,536.77/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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