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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 544.02 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 544.02 and 218.49 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 544.02 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/544.02 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 544.02 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 118,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,862.93/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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