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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.27, 546.64 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.27, 546.64 and 217.91 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.27 : 546.64 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.27/546.64 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.27x = 546.64 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.27x = 119,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,118.32/364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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