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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 543.98 and 216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 543.98 and 216.53 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 543.98 = 216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/543.98 = 216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 543.98 × 216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 117,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,784.19/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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