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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 533.28 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 533.28 and 218.88 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 533.28 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/533.28 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 533.28 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 116,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,724.33/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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