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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.27, 546.63 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.27, 546.63 and 210.50 is: 315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.27 : 546.63 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.27/546.63 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.27x = 546.63 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.27x = 115,065.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,065.62/364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.88

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