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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 548.10 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 548.10 and 217.08 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 548.10 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/548.10 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 548.10 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 118,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,981.55/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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