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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 546.81 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 546.81 and 210.86 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 546.81 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/546.81 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 546.81 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 115,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,297.62/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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