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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.49, 546.20 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.49, 546.20 and 218.27 is: 327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.49 : 546.20 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.49/546.20 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.49x = 546.20 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.49x = 119,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,215.25/364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.08

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