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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.37, 533.39 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.37, 533.39 and 218.68 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.37 : 533.39 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.37/533.39 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.37x = 533.39 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.37x = 116,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,641.73/355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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