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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 545.28 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 545.28 and 217 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 545.28 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/545.28 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 545.28 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 118,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,325.22/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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