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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 545.10 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 545.10 and 218.92 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 545.10 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/545.10 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 545.10 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 119,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,333.29/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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