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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 541.77 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 541.77 and 217.32 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 541.77 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/541.77 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 541.77 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 117,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,737.46/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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