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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.03, 540.21 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.03, 540.21 and 162.27 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.03 : 540.21 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.03/540.21 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.03x = 540.21 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.03x = 87,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,659.88/360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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