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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 533.04 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 533.04 and 218.32 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 533.04 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/533.04 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 533.04 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 116,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,373.29/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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