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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 532.83 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 532.83 and 218.69 is: 327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 532.83 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/532.83 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 532.83 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 116,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,524.59/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.46

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