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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 532.23 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 532.23 and 218.76 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 532.23 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/532.23 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 532.23 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 116,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,429.81/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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