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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 533.65 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 533.65 and 218.92 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 533.65 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/533.65 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 533.65 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 116,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,823.99/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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