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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 539.56 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 539.56 and 215.44 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 539.56 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/539.56 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 539.56 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 116,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,242.81/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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