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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 540.74 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 540.74 and 216 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 540.74 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/540.74 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 540.74 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 116,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,799.84/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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