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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 535.08 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 535.08 and 218.80 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 535.08 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/535.08 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 535.08 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 117,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,075.50/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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