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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 545.22 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 545.22 and 218.22 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 545.22 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/545.22 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 545.22 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 118,977.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,977.91/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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