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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 543.88 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 543.88 and 217.32 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 543.88 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/543.88 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 543.88 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 118,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,193.42/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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