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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.47, 541.19 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.47, 541.19 and 214.49 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 541.19 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/541.19 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 541.19 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 116,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,079.84/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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