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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 533.64 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 533.64 and 218.85 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 533.64 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/533.64 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 533.64 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 116,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,787.11/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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