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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.75, 546.71 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.75, 546.71 and 218.69 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.75 : 546.71 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.75/546.71 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.75x = 546.71 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.75x = 119,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,561.92/364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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