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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 544.83 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 544.83 and 217.96 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 544.83 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/544.83 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 544.83 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 118,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,750.19/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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