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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 544.02 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 544.02 and 216.27 is: 324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 544.02 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/544.02 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 544.02 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 117,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,654.39/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.13

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