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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 531.68 and 218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 531.68 and 218.39 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 531.68 = 218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/531.68 = 218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 531.68 × 218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 116,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,109.84/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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