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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.16, 540.16 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.16, 540.16 and 215.84 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.16 : 540.16 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.16/540.16 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.16x = 540.16 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.16x = 116,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,588.13/360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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