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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.11, 545.63 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.11, 545.63 and 217.89 is: 326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.11 : 545.63 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.11/545.63 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.11x = 545.63 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.11x = 118,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,886.23/364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.52

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