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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 542.97 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 542.97 and 216.11 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 542.97 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/542.97 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 542.97 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 117,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,338.53/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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