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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 545.76 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 545.76 and 217.44 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 545.76 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/545.76 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 545.76 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 118,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,670.05/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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