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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.26, 542.30 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.26, 542.30 and 218.26 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.26 : 542.30 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.26/542.30 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.26x = 542.30 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.26x = 118,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,362.40/362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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