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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 533.52 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 533.52 and 218.96 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 533.52 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/533.52 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 533.52 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 116,819.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,819.54/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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