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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 546.60 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 546.60 and 210.60 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 546.60 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/546.60 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 546.60 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 115,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,113.57/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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