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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 533.22 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 533.22 and 218.67 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 533.22 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/533.22 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 533.22 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 116,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,599.22/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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