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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.38, 540.59 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.38, 540.59 and 216 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.38 : 540.59 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.38/540.59 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.38x = 540.59 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.38x = 116,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,766.36/360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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