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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 543.09 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 543.09 and 218.02 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 543.09 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/543.09 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 543.09 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 118,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,403.39/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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