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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.47, 547.11 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.47, 547.11 and 218.55 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.47 : 547.11 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.47/547.11 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.47x = 547.11 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.47x = 119,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,570.89/364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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