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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.56, 540.96 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.56, 540.96 and 216.40 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.56 : 540.96 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.56/540.96 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.56x = 540.96 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.56x = 117,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,063.74/360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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