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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 547.16 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 547.16 and 217.87 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 547.16 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/547.16 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 547.16 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 119,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,208.93/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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