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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 545.38 and 217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 545.38 and 217.40 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 545.38 = 217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/545.38 = 217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 545.38 × 217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 118,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,565.61/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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