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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 544.20 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 544.20 and 218.53 is: 327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 544.20 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/544.20 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 544.20 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 118,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,920.21/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.87

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