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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 540.12 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 540.12 and 213.76 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 540.12 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/540.12 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 540.12 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 115,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,456.05/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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