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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 547.37 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 547.37 and 218.75 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 547.37 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/547.37 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 547.37 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 119,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,733.36/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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