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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.06 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.06 and 218.28 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.06 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.06 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.06 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 118,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,757.42/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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