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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 543.21 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 543.21 and 218.01 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 543.21 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/543.21 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 543.21 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 118,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,422.50/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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