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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 533.24 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 533.24 and 218.73 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 533.24 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/533.24 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 533.24 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 116,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,635.59/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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