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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 532.47 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 532.47 and 218.17 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 532.47 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/532.47 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 532.47 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 116,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,168.98/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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