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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 543.16 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 543.16 and 218.32 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 543.16 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/543.16 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 543.16 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 118,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,582.69/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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