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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.27, 545.14 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.27, 545.14 and 216.91 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.27 : 545.14 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.27/545.14 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.27x = 545.14 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.27x = 118,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,244.41/363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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