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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 546.27 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 546.27 and 217.80 is: 326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 546.27 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/546.27 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 546.27 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 118,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,977.61/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.79

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