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