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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 534.93 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 534.93 and 218.20 is: 326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 534.93 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/534.93 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 534.93 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 116,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,721.73/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.48

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