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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 533.78 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 533.78 and 218.95 is: 328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 533.78 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/533.78 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 533.78 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 116,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,869.95/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.62

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