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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 540.81 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 540.81 and 217.17 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 540.81 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/540.81 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 540.81 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 117,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,447.71/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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