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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 546.60 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 546.60 and 218.48 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 546.60 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/546.60 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 546.60 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 119,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,421.17/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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