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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.20 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.20 and 218.30 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.20 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.20 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.20 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 119,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,235.46/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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