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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 544.80 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 544.80 and 216.98 is: 325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 544.80 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/544.80 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 544.80 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 118,208.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,208.79/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.12

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