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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 547.38 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 547.38 and 218.52 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 547.38 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/547.38 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 547.38 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 119,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,613.48/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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