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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 532.76 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 532.76 and 218.12 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 532.76 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/532.76 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 532.76 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 116,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,204.52/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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