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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.55, 546.98 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.55, 546.98 and 218.58 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.55 : 546.98 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.55/546.98 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.55x = 546.98 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.55x = 119,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,557.80/364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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