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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.50, 532.48 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.50, 532.48 and 218.13 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.50 : 532.48 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.50/532.48 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.50x = 532.48 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.50x = 116,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,149.86/355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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