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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 542.16 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 542.16 and 217.08 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 542.16 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/542.16 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 542.16 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 117,692.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,692.09/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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