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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 545.23 and 217.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 545.23 and 217.61 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 545.23 = 217.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/545.23 = 217.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 545.23 × 217.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 118,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,647.50/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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