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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 546.35 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 546.35 and 218.19 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 546.35 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/546.35 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 546.35 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 119,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,207.02/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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