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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 533.70 and 218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 533.70 and 218.83 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 533.70 = 218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/533.70 = 218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 533.70 × 218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 116,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,789.57/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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