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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.33, 543.63 and 218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.33, 543.63 and 218.15 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.33 : 543.63 = 218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.33/543.63 = 218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.33x = 543.63 × 218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.33x = 118,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,592.88/362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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