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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 545.79 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 545.79 and 217.98 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 545.79 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/545.79 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 545.79 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 118,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,971.30/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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