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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 544.21 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 544.21 and 218.77 is: 327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 544.21 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/544.21 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 544.21 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 119,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,056.82/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.66

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