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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 544.61 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 544.61 and 218.89 is: 328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 544.61 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/544.61 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 544.61 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 119,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,209.68/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.34

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