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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 545.42 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 545.42 and 218.35 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 545.42 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/545.42 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 545.42 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 119,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,093.68/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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