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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 540.54 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.36, 540.54 and 215.76 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.36 : 540.54 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.36/540.54 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.36x = 540.54 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.36x = 116,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,626.91/360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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