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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.91, 543.90 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.91, 543.90 and 216.76 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.91 : 543.90 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.91/543.90 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.91x = 543.90 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.91x = 117,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,898.23/362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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