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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 544.80 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 544.80 and 217.30 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 544.80 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/544.80 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 544.80 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 118,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,385.04/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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