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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.46, 540.15 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.46, 540.15 and 216.01 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.46 : 540.15 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.46/540.15 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.46x = 540.15 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.46x = 116,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,677.80/360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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