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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 789.33 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 789.33 and 218.20 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 789.33 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/789.33 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 789.33 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 172,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,231.81/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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