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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.10, 548.67 and 218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.10, 548.67 and 218.87 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.10 : 548.67 = 218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.10/548.67 = 218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.10x = 548.67 × 218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.10x = 120,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,087.40/365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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