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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 539.91 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 539.91 and 213.75 is: 320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 539.91 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/539.91 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 539.91 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 115,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,405.76/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.41

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