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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 540.47 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 540.47 and 214.14 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 540.47 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/540.47 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 540.47 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 115,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,738.81/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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