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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.89, 542.19 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.89, 542.19 and 217.32 is: 325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.89 : 542.19 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.89/542.19 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.89x = 542.19 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.89x = 117,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,828.73/361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.59

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