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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 544.52 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 544.52 and 218.88 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 544.52 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/544.52 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 544.52 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 119,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,185.08/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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