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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 542.34 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 542.34 and 217.56 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 542.34 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/542.34 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 542.34 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 117,991.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,991.49/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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