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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 543.24 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 543.24 and 218.16 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 543.24 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/543.24 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 543.24 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 118,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,513.24/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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