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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.93, 533.82 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.93, 533.82 and 218.67 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.93 : 533.82 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.93/533.82 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.93x = 533.82 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.93x = 116,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,729.24/355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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