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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 541.53 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 541.53 and 217.04 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 541.53 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/541.53 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 541.53 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 117,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,533.67/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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