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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.79, 532.50 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.79, 532.50 and 218.16 is: 326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.79 : 532.50 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.79/532.50 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.79x = 532.50 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.79x = 116,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,170.20/355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.52

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