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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.82, 543.96 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.82, 543.96 and 218.51 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.82 : 543.96 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.82/543.96 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.82x = 543.96 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.82x = 118,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,857.98/362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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