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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.68, 543.54 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.68, 543.54 and 217.96 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.68 : 543.54 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.68/543.54 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.68x = 543.54 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.68x = 118,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,469.98/362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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