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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.21 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.21 and 210.20 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.21 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.21 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.21 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 114,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,810.61/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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