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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 544.92 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 544.92 and 217.36 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 544.92 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/544.92 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 544.92 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 118,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,443.81/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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