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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.33, 540.63 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.33, 540.63 and 216.15 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.33 : 540.63 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.33/540.63 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.33x = 540.63 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.33x = 116,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,857.17/360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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