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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 547.05 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 547.05 and 218.90 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 547.05 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/547.05 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 547.05 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 119,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,749.25/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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