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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 545.57 and 218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 545.57 and 218.99 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 545.57 = 218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/545.57 = 218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 545.57 × 218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 119,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,470.55/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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