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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 543.12 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 543.12 and 217.36 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 543.12 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/543.12 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 543.12 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 118,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,052.56/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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