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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 533.30 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 533.30 and 218.25 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 533.30 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/533.30 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 533.30 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 116,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,392.73/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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