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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.93, 543.05 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.93, 543.05 and 216.76 is: 324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.93 : 543.05 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.93/543.05 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.93x = 543.05 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.93x = 117,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,709.08/362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.33

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