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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 543.50 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 543.50 and 216.45 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 543.50 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/543.50 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 543.50 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 117,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,639.49/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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