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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 545.73 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 545.73 and 210.31 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 545.73 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/545.73 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 545.73 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 114,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,772.48/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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