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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 545.37 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 545.37 and 218.32 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 545.37 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/545.37 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 545.37 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 119,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,065.18/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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