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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 545.04 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 545.04 and 218.09 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 545.04 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/545.04 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 545.04 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 118,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,866.68/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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