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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 541.96 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 541.96 and 217.26 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 541.96 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/541.96 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 541.96 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 117,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,746.23/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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