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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.79, 543.49 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.79, 543.49 and 216.66 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.79 : 543.49 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.79/543.49 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.79x = 543.49 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.79x = 117,752.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,752.81/362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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