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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 543.94 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 543.94 and 216.76 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 543.94 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/543.94 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 543.94 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 117,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,906.46/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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